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Overview |
University of Houston-Victoria | RU | ||
| Location | Victoria, TX | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,784 | 7,531 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #449 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhv.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Houston-Victoria | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,111 | $8,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,903 | $20,853 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,494 | $11,973 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,912 | $18,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,612 | $8,968 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Houston-Victoria | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,881 | 11,072 | ||
| Admitted | 1,443 | 10,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 993/1180 | 950/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Houston-Victoria | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Houston-Victoria | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,529 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $181 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of Houston-Victoria | RU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Houston-Victoria | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Houston-Victoria | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than University of Houston-Victoria based on total student enrollment (7,531 students vs. 3,784 students)
University of Houston-Victoria vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Victoria or RU?
- Radford University is 64.4% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Victoria for in-state tuition ($8,401.00 vs. $5,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.9% higher at RU than University of Houston Victoria ($20,853.00 vs. $14,903.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Victoria than RU ($9,912 vs. $18,282)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Victoria are 14.1% lower than costs at Radford University ($10,494 vs. $11,973)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than University of Houston Victoria (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Victoria students is 18.3% larger than aid received Radford University ($10,612 vs. $8,968)
University of Houston-Victoria vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Victoria or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or University of Houston-Victoria .
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than University of Houston-Victoria (76.7%)
University of Houston-Victoria vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Houston-Victoria or RU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between RU and University of Houston-Victoria.
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $4,200 more per year than University of Houston-Victoria graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $43,200)
- University of Houston Victoria students graduate with a $5,471 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($17,529 vs. $23,000)
- University of Houston-Victoria graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($181 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Victoria students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/